Skin Conditioning
CITRUS SINENSIS FRUIT EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Sweet orange fruit extract — provides vitamin C, flavonoids and aromatic limonene. Brightening but limonene is a fragrance allergen and trace furocoumarins raise phototoxicity concerns.
Function
Skin benefits
- Vitamin C and flavonoid content
- Aromatic
- Mild brightening
- Antioxidant
Known concerns
- Limonene fragrance allergen
- Possible furocoumarin phototoxicity
- Sensitization in citrus-allergic users
- Citric acid mild irritant
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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